Joe Louis - Revision history

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	He had no intentions of pursuing a boxing career until he boxed a few friendly rounds with a friend, [[Thurston McKinney]], who was a successful amateur boxer in the Detroit area. McKinney encouraged Louis to secretly spend the money his mother had given him for violin lessons on boxing lessons instead. Fighting under the name "Joe Louis," he lost his first amateur bout to recent 1932 Olympian Johnny Miler (after being knocked down 7 times in 2 rounds), but within a few years, he was regarded as one of the standout amateurs in the Midwest.		He had no intentions of pursuing a boxing career until he boxed a few friendly rounds with a friend, [[Thurston McKinney]], who was a successful amateur boxer in the Detroit area. McKinney encouraged Louis to secretly spend the money his mother had given him for violin lessons on boxing lessons instead. Fighting under the name "Joe Louis," he lost his first amateur bout to recent 1932 Olympian Johnny Miler (after being knocked down 7 times in 2 rounds), but within a few years, he was regarded as one of the standout amateurs in the Midwest.

	In 1934, Louis outpointed [[Joe Bauer]] to win the light heavyweight championship at the [[Chicago Golden Gloves\|Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]]. He then knocked out [[Ario Soldati]] to win the [[United States Amateur Light Heavyweight Champions\|National AAU]] light heavyweight championship. ~~With~~ an amateur record that included either 50 or 54 wins, along with 5 losses (previously believed to have had only 4 defeats) with an unknown number of knockouts. Only 30 of his wins have been verified and out of them he had 19 wins by knockout. The claimed 43 knockout wins are now known to be false. Louis turned professional later that year.<br><br>		In 1934, Louis outpointed [[Joe Bauer]] to win the light heavyweight championship at the [[Chicago Golden Gloves\|Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]]. He then knocked out [[Ario Soldati]] to win the [[United States Amateur Light Heavyweight Champions\|National AAU]] light heavyweight championship. Louis finished with an amateur record that included either 50 or 54 wins, along with 5 losses (previously believed to have had only 4 defeats) with an unknown number of knockouts. Only 30 of his wins have been verified and out of them he had 19 wins by knockout. The claimed 43 knockout wins are now known to be false. Louis turned professional later that year.<br><br>

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Career Overview

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	He had no intentions of pursuing a boxing career until he boxed a few friendly rounds with a friend, [[Thurston McKinney]], who was a successful amateur boxer in the Detroit area. McKinney encouraged Louis to secretly spend the money his mother had given him for violin lessons on boxing lessons instead. Fighting under the name "Joe Louis," he lost his first amateur bout to recent 1932 Olympian Johnny Miler (after being knocked down 7 times in 2 rounds), but within a few years, he was regarded as one of the standout amateurs in the Midwest.		He had no intentions of pursuing a boxing career until he boxed a few friendly rounds with a friend, [[Thurston McKinney]], who was a successful amateur boxer in the Detroit area. McKinney encouraged Louis to secretly spend the money his mother had given him for violin lessons on boxing lessons instead. Fighting under the name "Joe Louis," he lost his first amateur bout to recent 1932 Olympian Johnny Miler (after being knocked down 7 times in 2 rounds), but within a few years, he was regarded as one of the standout amateurs in the Midwest.

	In 1934, Louis outpointed [[Joe Bauer]] to win the light heavyweight championship at the [[Chicago Golden Gloves\|Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]]. He then knocked out [[Ario Soldati]] to win the [[United States Amateur Light Heavyweight Champions\|National AAU]] light heavyweight championship. With an amateur record that included 54 wins ~~in 58 bouts~~, he turned professional later that year.<br><br>		In 1934, Louis outpointed [[Joe Bauer]] to win the light heavyweight championship at the [[Chicago Golden Gloves\|Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]]. He then knocked out [[Ario Soldati]] to win the [[United States Amateur Light Heavyweight Champions\|National AAU]] light heavyweight championship. With an amateur record that included either 50 or 54 wins, along with 5 losses (previously believed to have had only 4 defeats) with an unknown number of knockouts. Only 30 of his wins have been verified and out of them he had 19 wins by knockout. The claimed 43 knockout wins are now known to be false. Louis turned professional later that year.<br><br>

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Professional Record

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	==Professional Record==		==Professional Record==
	*[[Most Opponents Beaten for World Heavyweight Title\|22 opponents]] ([[Most World Heavyweight Title Bout Wins & Beaten Opponents By Stoppage\|20 by KO]]) beaten ~~for the World Heavyweight Title~~.		*[[Most Opponents Beaten for World Heavyweight Title\|22 opponents]] ([[Most World Heavyweight Title Bout Wins & Beaten Opponents By Stoppage\|20 by KO]]) beaten in world championship bouts.
	*Has a record of 27-1 (23 KOs) in world title fights.		*Has a record of 27-1 (23 KOs) in world title fights.
	*Has a record of 10-3 (9 KOs) against former, current, and future world champions:		*Has a record of 10-3 (9 KOs) against former, current, and future world champions:

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	[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members]]		[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members]]
	[[Category:The Ring Magazine Champions]]		[[Category:The Ring Magazine Champions]]
	~~[[Category:Penta Club]]~~

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Ring Earnings linked

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	*In 2003, ''The Ring'' named Louis the [[The 100 Greatest Punchers of All-Time!\|Greatest Puncher of All-Time]].		*In 2003, ''The Ring'' named Louis the [[The 100 Greatest Punchers of All-Time!\|Greatest Puncher of All-Time]].
	*In 2005, the [[IBRO]] named Louis the greatest World Heavyweight Champion of all-time.		*In 2005, the [[IBRO]] named Louis the greatest World Heavyweight Champion of all-time.
			*[[:File:JoeLouisRE.jpg\|Ring earnings]], per ''The Ring'' magazine

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

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	He had no intentions of pursuing a boxing career until he boxed a few friendly rounds with a friend, [[Thurston McKinney]], who was a successful amateur boxer in the Detroit area. McKinney encouraged Louis to secretly spend the money his mother had given him for violin lessons on boxing lessons instead. Fighting under the name "Joe Louis," he lost his first amateur bout to recent 1932 Olympian Johnny Miler (after being knocked down 7 times in 2 rounds), but within a few years, he was regarded as one of the standout amateurs in the Midwest.		He had no intentions of pursuing a boxing career until he boxed a few friendly rounds with a friend, [[Thurston McKinney]], who was a successful amateur boxer in the Detroit area. McKinney encouraged Louis to secretly spend the money his mother had given him for violin lessons on boxing lessons instead. Fighting under the name "Joe Louis," he lost his first amateur bout to recent 1932 Olympian Johnny Miler (after being knocked down 7 times in 2 rounds), but within a few years, he was regarded as one of the standout amateurs in the Midwest.

	In 1934, Louis outpointed [[Joe Bauer]] to win the light heavyweight championship at the [[Chicago Golden Gloves\|Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]]. He then knocked out [[Ario Soldati]] to win the [[United States Amateur Light Heavyweight Champions\|National AAU]] light heavyweight championship. ~~Louis was said to have had~~ an amateur record that included 54 wins in 58 bouts, ~~though his confirmed record is 30-5 (19). He~~ turned professional later that year.<br><br>		In 1934, Louis outpointed [[Joe Bauer]] to win the light heavyweight championship at the [[Chicago Golden Gloves\|Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]]. He then knocked out [[Ario Soldati]] to win the [[United States Amateur Light Heavyweight Champions\|National AAU]] light heavyweight championship. With an amateur record that included 54 wins in 58 bouts, he turned professional later that year.<br><br>

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Dawudboxer: /* The Detroit Bomber */

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The Detroit Bomber

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	He had no intentions of pursuing a boxing career until he boxed a few friendly rounds with a friend, [[Thurston McKinney]], who was a successful amateur boxer in the Detroit area. McKinney encouraged Louis to secretly spend the money his mother had given him for violin lessons on boxing lessons instead. Fighting under the name "Joe Louis," he lost his first amateur bout to recent 1932 Olympian Johnny Miler (after being knocked down 7 times in 2 rounds), but within a few years, he was regarded as one of the standout amateurs in the Midwest.		He had no intentions of pursuing a boxing career until he boxed a few friendly rounds with a friend, [[Thurston McKinney]], who was a successful amateur boxer in the Detroit area. McKinney encouraged Louis to secretly spend the money his mother had given him for violin lessons on boxing lessons instead. Fighting under the name "Joe Louis," he lost his first amateur bout to recent 1932 Olympian Johnny Miler (after being knocked down 7 times in 2 rounds), but within a few years, he was regarded as one of the standout amateurs in the Midwest.

	In 1934, Louis outpointed [[Joe Bauer]] to win the light heavyweight championship at the [[Chicago Golden Gloves\|Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]]. He then knocked out [[Ario Soldati]] to win the [[United States Amateur Light Heavyweight Champions\|National AAU]] light heavyweight championship. ~~With~~ an amateur record that included 54 wins in 58 bouts, he turned professional later that year.<br><br>		In 1934, Louis outpointed [[Joe Bauer]] to win the light heavyweight championship at the [[Chicago Golden Gloves\|Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]]. He then knocked out [[Ario Soldati]] to win the [[United States Amateur Light Heavyweight Champions\|National AAU]] light heavyweight championship. Louis was said to have had an amateur record that included 54 wins in 58 bouts, though his confirmed record is 30-5 (19). He turned professional later that year.<br><br>

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